VICTOR Starko

order@starkotools.com

In 2015 Starko began as a bespoke shoe master. Over time, I felt a lack of the tools I needed. I am a perfectionist and I need to have everything at hand, many tools are no longer made by anyone. Therefore, I began to make tools for myself and my friends. Many masters became interested in my tools and I started making tools to order. Starko.tools is dedicated to those items that help to make beautiful shoes of high quality. My motto: "Elegance and precision!". I try to present the best selection of tools for finishing the soles and expand the range. I make tools of quality materials, with a large margin of safety. I try to automate some processes so that the price is also available for those who have just started their way in the shoe business. But the main work is handmade, of great accuracy.

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IRON TOOLS

EDGE IRON

EI-A

Purpose	The edge setter of the sole trim is designed for ironing, tightening the skin and giving it a straight, even surface. This tool gives the edge a classic "West End" finish.
Sizes	4-14mm or inches
Features	The edge iron has a double lip at the top and a single lip at the bottom.
Defaults	Beech handle RS-A, natural color, brass ring.
Price	27$

Addition

You can specify custom sizes, accuracy 0.1mm.
Default produced less on 0.2-0.3mm from size. If you need size 1:1, let my know.
The tool can be made with grooves.
It is also possible to manufacture large size 15-18mm (+ $ 5)

Keep in mind: the size of the tool is the distance from the upper lip to the lower lip, and not the thickness of the sole with which you are going to work. Depending on the hardness of the sole and welt, the size of the chamfering the welt and the desired visual effect, two adjacent sizes of the same sole thickness may be required. For example - standard size of 9mm (8.7mm is actually produced) should work well with a 9mm hard sole. But for soft skin, you may need 8.5mm or even less.

EDGE IRON

EI-B

Purpose	A shoe making edge iron designed to set the leather sole edges and to give them a straight, hard, even surface.
Sizes	4-14mm or inches
Features	The edge iron has a single lip at the top and a single lip at the bottom.
Defaults	Beech handle RS-A, natural color, brass ring.
Price	27$

Addition

You can specify custom sizes, accuracy 0.1mm.
Default produced less on 0.2-0.3mm from size. If you need size 1:1, let my know.
The tool can be made with grooves.
It is also possible to manufacture size 15-18mm (+ $ 5)

Keep in mind: the size of the tool is the distance from the upper lip to the lower lip, and not the thickness of the sole with which you are going to work. Depending on the hardness of the sole and welt, the size of the bevel of the welt and the desired visual effect, you may need two adjacent sizes for the same thickness of the sole. For example - a standard size of 9mm (8.7mm is actually produced) should work well with a 9mm hard sole. But for soft skin, you may need 8.5mm or even less.

SEAT IRON

SI-A

Purpose	A seat iron is used to set and harden the edge of the heel at the seat prior to using a box wheel.
Sizes	One size
Features
Defaults	Beech handle RS-A, natural color, brass ring.
Price	27$

WAIST IRON "A"

WI-A

Purpose	Tool for making the waist smooth.
Sizes	4-14mm or inches
Features	Straight shape
Defaults	Beech handle RS-A, natural color, brass ring.
Price	27$

Addition

The standard shape for a beveled waist is a smooth bend with a small overhang.

This tool has such a shape that one size can work with soles of different thicknesses (-2 / + 0.5mm), but the result will be worse. If in doubt what size you need, add 0,5mm to the waist thickness.

Keep in mind that the waist may be thinner than the sole.

It is also possible to manufacture size 15-18mm (+ $ 5)

If you need a special form of iron, let me know and you will get exactly what you need.

WAIST IRON "S"

WI-S

Purpose	This iron makes the waist more dense and gives shape.
Sizes	4-14mm or inches
Features	Curved shape. The working part with the groove.
Defaults	Beech handle RS-A, natural color, brass ring.
Price	35$

Addition

The thickness of the waist should correspond to the size of the tool 1: 1!

This tool is harder to work with and requires careful preparation of the waist, if you are a beginner, I recommend choosing WI-A.

It is also possible to manufacture size 15-18mm (+ $ 5)

WAIST IRON "F"

WI-F

Purpose	This finish tool is used after WI-S using wax.
Sizes	4-14mm or inches
Features	Curved shape. The working part has a smooth surface.
Defaults	Beech handle RS-A, natural color, brass ring.
Price	35$

HEEL IRON "C"

HI-C

Purpose	A tool for ironing the inside of the heel and the hard-to-reach angle between the heel and the sole.
Sizes	One size
Features
Defaults	Beech handle RS-A, natural color, brass ring.
Price	26$

HEEL IRON "P"

HI-P

Purpose	For ironing the heel in a vertical plane.
Sizes	3, 4 (30,40mm)
Features
Defaults	Beech handle RS-A, natural color, brass ring.
Price	32$

BEVEL IRON "A"

BI-A

Purpose	For ironing sole, heel finishing tool.
Sizes	1 / 1.5 / 2 mm
Features
Defaults	Beech handle RS-A, natural color, brass ring.
Price	25$

BOTTOM GLAZER "H"

BG-H

Purpose	For ironing bottom sole, finishing tool.
Sizes	6" working surface, Full length 16"
Features	Half Round
Defaults	Beech handle RW-A, natural color, brass ring.
Price	30$

DETAIL TOOLS

SEAM DETAILER "L"

SD-L

Purpose	The tool for finishing the seam, separates the stitches and improves the look.
Sizes	One size
Features	Good overview of the workspace.Sharpening angle 60, thin blade, recommended for stitches 16-22spi.
Defaults	Beech handle RS-A, natural color, brass ring.
Price	25$

SEAM DETAILER "Z"

SD-Z

Purpose	The tool for finishing the seam, separates the stitches and improves the look.
Sizes	One size
Features	Curved blade, clear, deep grooves. Sharpening angle 90, recommended for stitches 5-14spi.
Defaults	Beech handle RS-A, natural color, brass ring.
Price	25$

SEAM MARKER "Z"

SM-Z

Purpose	Tool for marking and finishing seam.
Sizes	5-20spi
Features	Can be used as a standalone tool. Very good results if used after fudge wheel work. Fudge wheel makes precise markings, and seam marker makes grooves deeper, aligns stitches and ironing a welt from above together with a thread.
Defaults	Beech handle RS-A, natural color, brass ring.
Price	25$

STITCH PRICKER "A"

SP-A

Purpose	Tool for decorating welt.
Sizes	One size
Features	This tool separates the stitches and makes grooves, like SD-Z and SD-L. But the edge of the sole remains smooth, without grooves. The tool for better penetration should be heated. Control the heating temperature on a piece of letaher so as not to spoil your work.
Defaults	Beech handle RS-A, natural color, brass ring.
Price	27$

Addition

The tool needs to be heated and wax used at the final stage to obtain clear edges of the decor.

STITCH PRICKER "V"

SP-V

Purpose	Tool for decorating welt.
Sizes	9-16spi
Features	This tool makes decorative embossing with sharp tops, leaving the edge of the welt intact. You will get a wonderful look, many even well-known and successful shoe makers focus only on the accuracy of the sewing, but finishing each stitch and giving it a such triangular shape distinguishes the master from many similar proposals. For square and toe shoes, you'll also need SP-A.
Defaults	Beech handle RS-A, natural color, brass ring.
Price	27$

Addition

The tool needs to be heated and wax used at the final stage to obtain clear edges of the decor.

wheels

fudge wheel

FW-S

Purpose	Marking seam
Sizes	5-20spi
Features	Comfortable handle, curved holder, well-fitted wheel.
Defaults	Beech handle RW-A, natural color, brass ring.
Price	45$

box wheel

BW-A

Purpose	Decorative markup
Sizes	2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 (0.8 / 1.0 / 1.3 / 1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 / 3.0 / 4.0 mm)
Features	Interchangeable wheels. One tool include 1 box + 1 wheel. (or several wheels of different sizes). Extra wheels can only be ordered when ordering a box.
Defaults	Walnut handle, natural color.
Price	1 box + 1 wheel - 60$. Optional wheel - $ 15

Addition

Size - the thickness of the wheel (the height of the imprint on the heel).

The distance between the teeth 1.3mm

Knifes

Feather knife

FK-A

Purpose	Insole preparation
Type	Right, left
Features	German stainless steel, 60HRC
Defaults	Beech handle RW-A, type:right, natural color, brass ring.
Price	50$

ADDITION

handles

RS-A	RW-A	RW-B

Carpathian beech	American walnut	Gabon ebony

Price: +0$	Price: +4$	Price: +25$

Handles with hole 5*40mm, brass or stainless steel ring.

By default are made with beech, brass ring. Prices are for wood variants, in addition to the basic cost of tools.

Samples and examples

On the first photo shows from left to right: beech, painted beech, beech, walnut, ebony

Other image show the usual ways of holding tools.

Improvements

Hanging ring

Price: +2$

Samples

Walnut handle and brass hanging ring

organizers

OT-A12	OT-B11

12 RS-slots	11 RS-slots + 1 FW-slot
Price: 12$	Price: 12$

Beech organizers different sizes.

Attention! For organizers only courier delivery (UPS) is possible.

Samples

order process

Some instruments available in stock and another can be produced on order. The date of the order shipment will be determined based on one of these options. Duration of production depends on the type of instrument, its quantity, and current workload. That why order shipment can be made on the next day or in a week. This options will be additionally discussed with the client. Some orders can be more time-consuming because of hard-to-reach materials, prototyping etc.

1. Product selection

To make an order, you should write to me:

Instrument code
Size
Quantity

In the section "contacts" there is information how to contact me.

2. Production

Tools production phase. Usually, it is not required, but I can ask for an advance payment.

3. Completion of the order.

I am testing tools and send you photos of the order.

4. Fees

You will pay for an order. Please, visit the section "Payment"

5. Delivery

Shipment in one or two days after the payment.

payment

Details you will receive after order fulfillment.

PayPal
Western Union
Swift
Visa/Master card
INTELEXPRESS
Privat bank (UA)

shipping

Worldwide shipping

Your order is shipped within 3 days after payment. It will be standard Int'l Shipping, by air, with the tracking number. Usually, it takes from 14 to 23 days.

Expedited UPS shipping takes about 5-6 days and is available for 250 countries.

Shipping to the USA now lasts twice as fast - 7-10 days.

Package tracking website:https://www.17track.net

Please check the rules of your customs! Also be aware, that special taxes may apply in your country. I am not responsible for your additional customs costs. If you have any wishes for delivery, you must inform me about this BEFORE the payment.

contact

contact list

Address: 8-10 Gaidamatska street, ZOLOCHIV, UKRAINE, 80700

Email: order@starkotools.com
WhatsApp: +380978550445

For beginner

Tool list

If you have just begun your journey in the shoe making, you have many questions about technology, the choice of materials and tools. I will try to help with this. Some craftsmen have almost all the tools and it's a great pride for them, since to make good shoes you really need a lot of tools. But for the first few pairs you need a small list.

With these tools you can take your first steps. To improve the appearance, you can also pay attention to the following tools:

As your skill improves, you can use finer tools for stitches 10, 12, and thinner. And also increase your arsenal with other tools of different sizes. In addition to these recommendations, you will need more tools, such as knives, awls and others. So far I can't offer them, you have to look for them in other places. Stay tuned for Instagram updates!